Conference Papers
The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers has completed a project to update the book, “Guidelines for Evaluating Process Plant Buildings for External Fires, Explosions, and Toxic Releases.” The first edition of the guidelines book was published in 1996, based on the existing edition of API RP 752 at that time. This new second edition of the Guidelines book brings it in line with state of the art by addressing the newest version of API RP 752 [1], addressing portable buildings under API RP 753 [2], adding sections on toxic releases, and including recent technology and management system developments. Major changes to API RP 752 include the elimination of occupancy screening, requirements for more extensive documentation, and the requirement to address a Maximum Credible Event (MCE). The second edition of the book provides an up-to-date comprehensive and valuable resource to process safety professionals needing an understanding of how to evaluate and address building siting situations. A summary of the project objectives, status, and changes to API RP 752 that are addressed in the second edition of the book are presented here.
As the biofuels industry continues to expand in support of global decarbonization mandates and objectives, facility owners and developers are being challenged to balance production efficiency, operational reliability, and personnel safety.
As high hazard facilities, biofuels sites should focus on developing a fire protections strategy informed by performance-based analysis so strategies implemented meet the unique challenges found at each facility.
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